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How do you say "tuna" in Korean?
참치
Chamchi
In Korean, "tuna" is 참치.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it chah-m-chee, with stress on the first syllable and a quick middle 'm' sound.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 참치. This is native Korean, and chamchi is the standard word for tuna found in all Korean markets.
Example sentence
참치는 빠르게 헤엄친다.
Tuna swim quickly.
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How to remember 참치
Chamchi is the everyday Korean word for tuna that you'll hear in restaurants and grocery stores, so it's worth memorizing.
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Questions about 참치
How do you say "tuna" in Korean?
In Korean, "tuna" is 참치. It is a noun.
How is 참치 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 참치. This is native Korean, and chamchi is the standard word for tuna found in all Korean markets.
How is 참치 used in a sentence?
Use 참치 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 참치는 빠르게 헤엄친다. (Tuna swim quickly.).
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